To get a business license in Montgomery County, the following information must be provided in person or by mail:

Trade Name (Optional if registered)

Corporation/Owner’s Name

Type of Business

Location address and/or mailing address of the Business

Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number

Worker’s Compensation Number

Amount of Inventory

File the Application in person at the License Department or mail/fax it to:

Montgomery County Circuit Court License Department

50 Maryland Avenue, North Tower 1st floor, Rm 1300

Rockville, MD 20850

Fax: 240-777-9451

Only the owner, officer, or partner can sign the business license if it is a corporation. If there are no employees, the owner also signs in the designated area. The License Department cannot process unsigned applications and will return them.

Additional Important Information about Business Licenses

For Maryland laws concerning business licensing, including license fees, visit the Maryland State Law Library (Maryland Codes, Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses and Title 16. Cigarettes). See below for specific Maryland Codes relevant to each licensing:

Traders: Title 17. Miscellaneous State Business Licenses, Subtitle 18. Traders and Chain Stores.

All licenses expire on April 30th regardless of when during the year they were purchased. All renewal licenses are effective on May 1st. The license cost is prorated in most cases if you start your business at a later time of the year.